Plaza de la Constitución (Zócalo)

La Plaza de la Constitución, informalmente conocida como El Zócalo, es la plaza principal de la ciudad. Junto con las calles aledañas, ocupa una superficie casi rectangular de aproximadamente 46800 m² (195 m x 240 m).

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Plaza de la Constitución s/n 06060 Cuauhtemoc , Mexico City Mexico

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Otel.com

Visiting Mexico City won't be complete without going to one of its largest and most important squares. Here you'll find the City Hall and the Metropolitan Cathedral , home to amazing Hispanic art .

Travel + Leisure

The enormous Zócalo thrums with activity. It hosts military parades , cultural and political events , concerts , exhibitions , fairs , and public art installations. Read more

Fernanda Obregon

Look at the church . On the left side, there is a little fair . Go there. Amazing and good price craft art .

Paul Fraites

Great meeting place, very historic. Every weekend there's some type of event here make sure to drop by and see what's up.

Andrew Furman

The Zocalo is the largest square in Latin America and the third largest in the world afterMoscow’s Red Square and Beijing's Tiananmen Square. 

Andrew C

The Zócalo itself is impressive but the atmosphere is a circus and is not in anyway a depiction of Mexican life. Locals told me later that walking through it once is all you ever need to do. Move on.

Tyler

The coolest square in the city . Rich with history, snacks , and sounds.

Alejandro Pérez

One of the must visit landmarks in Mexico City , theres always something going on here and it is always fun to watch.

Mariah Maggioli

super popular place in Mexico, great restaurant options around and a lot of places to visit

Michelin Travel & Lifestyle

Head to the Zócalo to join half a million locals shouting “¡Viva!” as the president makes a speech. Music and fireworks will follow. - Green Guide Editor

Fernando Suarez

He had an archery event here and the atmosphere was amazing! Great place

Majed Alashari

Plaza on the central of the historical center with many attraction around it

Alfa

A lot to do and see. Also good to just chill and hangout.

Michelin Travel & Lifestyle

Expect fireworks , dancing , & locals tossing eggshells filled with confetti. To avoid crowds, try Zona Rosa or Condesa instead. – Green Guide Editor

Siobhán

Lovely to look at but a touch underwhelming to physically be in, especially with tourist traps everywhere.

Nicole Franzen

A must. Incredible architecture .

Leon Palafox

Good place to take some pictures, is a shame it is always crowded , avoid it in christmas , since they put a giant ice skating area

Alejandra R. G.

The main square of CDMX, has a lot of interesting places around.

Karin Gattringer

Watch the huge flag being taken down every evening.

Werther Veulemans

A must see! Here salutes the biggest flag in the world you by waving in the wind!

Gregory Fisher

The cathedral and national palace are great, but as far as squares go it’s underwhelming

Kira Aguilar

It is awful that now there is always this huge white tent in the middle

Wikimedia México

This name does not come from any of the Mexican constitutions that have governed the country but rather from the Cádiz Constitution which was signed in Spain in 1812. (Wikipedia) Read more

Al Ness

Must visit landmark !

Spot 23o2

One of the most beautiful place in Mexico, don't forget to visit it !

Jacobo Gómez

Don't miss El Mayor when you come to El Zócalo

 Deon Parcon

Here you'll find the City Hall and the Metropolitan Cathedral , home to amazing Hispanic art .

@jorcervan ♠

Eat some "tostadas " with "nopales ", tomato , onion , and coriander . Some army boys come out the National Palace to bring back the big Mexico flag before twilight. Read more

OnkelKurti

Vist the Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico and see an amazing stained-glass canopy crafted by Tiffany in 1908. Stunning! Read more

Rosa Argaez

Government shouldn’t allow to make hands-craft’s markets on the zocalo, because it is a beautify zone without nothing in there.

Andreas Nellas

Go to a terrace and enjoy the view

David Lor

As of early July, the Zócalo is under construction .

Adriana Cruz

nice place to visit

Chris Wong

Main City Plaza

Nidualc Zelaznog

The heart de Mexico D.F!!!!......

Eunseon Cho

That's pretty big.

Ma. Fernanda Sánchez Plaza

Maravillosa✨

Ray Nava

There is always something going on.

Yuki F

Hot, crowded , dry, noisy , tired ???? I expected more from here but…

Leo Pérez Ramos

Una ciudad hermosa, aquí se puede empezar a conocer el centro histórico gigantesco y maravilloso, todo aquí esta cerca, hay que llegar fresco y con mucha energía ???? hay que caminar bastante.

Josh

No puedes decir que veniste a la Ciudad sin visitar nuestro Centro Histórico : los museos , la gente, la comida...el simple hecho de recorrer sus calles, es una experiencia única ????

Kenny Iván

Plaza central de la ciudad,llena de historia,y siemrpe de vida . Puedes visitar museos ubicados en su entorno ,saldrás lleno de historia,empapado de cultura y asombrado de México.

Eduardo Uribe

Muy buena imagen del gobierno, lavan la calle y recogen la basura durante la noche

LocoTravels

Pocos lugares encierran tanto significado para la cultura mexicana como el Zócalo , un monumental espacio público que constituyen una de las plazas públicas más importantes y grandes del mundo.

Juan Inmacolato

Para sentirte que llegaste a Mexico Colonial, disfruta los edificios en su perímetro, sube algún restauran con terraza para que puedas magnificar su tamaño, 46000 m2, con suerte la verás despejada.

Ana ✍????????

Todo passeio nessa cidade começa aqui. É tipo a Puerta de Sol de Madrid. Tem vários ônibus de turismo ao redor. Ingresso custa pouco mais de 100 pesos.

Daniel Salazar

En la calle del lado de las joyerías , frente a la plancha del Zócalo , hay restaurantes que ofrecen comida corrida desde $60 por persona (hasta los $200, si quieren pedir algo más elaborado) con balcón

Bere TreS

Un ???? para El Festival del Centro Historico ,Lila Downs,Tembembe, white rabbit con hector bonilla,exposiciones ,danza con the falling love y más música es el deleite que pude vivir este año!Felicidades!

Victor R Perez Bautista

El corazón de México por excelencia, aunque no recomiendo celebrar un grito de independencia aquí, la fiesta se acaba temprano, si quieren una buena Selfie, tómenla desde el gran hotel o el holydayinn

Ekaterina Samarya

Огромная площадь , прекрасный собор ,на выходных можно посмотреть на танцующих индейцев. Вход в собор бесплатный

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The cathedral is located in the Zocalo. Steps away from the National Palace. Very beautiful architecture, make sure to pay your respects inside the cathedral. It's astonishing. - Paul Fraites

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The architecture is just beautiful. Lots of great paintings and murals. Avoid Sundays because is free and the line goes around the corner. - Jaz Hdez

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